During the icy winter of 1857, riverboat man Abner Marsh is made captain of his own grand Mississippi steamboat by Joshua York, a vampire intent upon saving his maligned race from extinction
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During the icy winter of 1857, riverboat man Abner Marsh is made captain of his own grand Mississippi steamboat by Joshua York, a vampire intent upon saving his maligned race from extinction
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Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: DogStar Books, Lancaster, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 350 pages; 1982 Poseidon Press. HC/DJ 1st edition, 1st printing. With complete 1-10 printing line on the copyright page. Red quarter cloth backed spine and black paper covered boards. Prior owner's small circular blind stamp of ownership to a blank area of the title page; no marks. Dust jacket is uniformly bright and clean with $14.95 issue price intact to unclipped front flap, but with a short shallow "v" shaped chip base of the cover panel and a few tiny nicks and chips at spine ends and corner tips. Highpoint of Vampire gothic and of Martin's early work. VG+/VG. Artikel-Nr. 55899
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Anbieter: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA-FABA-IOBA), DeLand, FL, USA
Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. Bookclub edition with gutter code of 010. Signed by the Author on the bookplate of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. This book his from his collection. A fusion of historical accuracy and supernatural intrigue elevates Fevre Dream beyond typical vampire tales, offering a thought-provoking exploration of power, identity, and the blurred lines between humanity and monstrosity. George R. R. Martin's Fevre Dream transports readers into a haunting blend of historical realism and supernatural intrigue. Set against the backdrop of 1857 Mississippi, the novel follows Abner Marsh, a struggling steamboat captain, who forms an unlikely partnership with the enigmatic Joshua York. Martin's narrative prowess shines as he intertwines vivid descriptions of steamboat life with eerie Gothic atmospheres. The novel's rich historical detail paints a stark picture of slavery, social unrest, and the decadence of Southern aristocracy, all contrasted with the supernatural undercurrent of York's quest. Subjects: 19th-century American South, steamboats, supernatural. Gothic fiction, horror, vampire literature. Artikel-Nr. 20619
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Anbieter: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. First printing with full numberline. Signed by the author on the title page, signature only. Fine copy in near fine jacket. DJ in mylar sleeve. Artikel-Nr. mon0003769771
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Anbieter: DogStar Books, Lancaster, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 350 pages; [SIGNED] 1982 Poseidon Press. HC/DJ 1st edition, 1st printing. With complete 1-10 printing line on the copyright page. Inscribed by Martin on the title page "To [xxx xxxx], / May your blood / always be fevered / by beauty / [signature] ." Bound in red quarter cloth backed spine and black paper covered boards. Dust jacket is uniformly bright and clean with $14.95 issue price intact to unclipped front flap, but with a short "half thumb nail" sized chip base of spine, a tiny nick top edge of rear panel and trace shelf rubbing at tips. Small Simon and Shuster running man remainder stamp bottom edge. A Highpoint of Vampire gothic and of Martin's early work, with Martin's distinctively individualized inscription and signature. VG++/VG or better. Artikel-Nr. 55903
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